Methods of Training

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required by DOE orders, Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), Environmental Protection

Agency (EPA), etc., and can be readily scheduled in advance.

4.3

Methods of Training

The methods used to accomplish continuing training can be essentially the same as those used

for the initial training program. Shift supervisor continuing training may be conducted using

methods such as discussions, mentoring, case studies, role-playing, structured exercises, and

simulator learning experiences (as applicable) to maximize the internalization of training.

Training may be conducted and documented through the use of any or all of the following:

Discussion outlines or checklists

Qualification guides

Simulator training

On-the-job interaction with appropriate persons in the organization

Role-playing

Case studies

Classroom presentation.

Portions of continuing training may also be accomplished by guided self-study or

computer-based training (CBT).

5. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

As with other managers, an important aspect of developing a shift supervisor is ongoing

professional development. The selection process can be helpful in forming the basis for

long-range professional development.

Each facility should establish activities that promote the professional growth of the shift

supervisor. These activities should provide a means of career development to ensure that shift

supervisors remain motivated in their current assignments. They should also be provided the

opportunity to increase their contribution to the facility.

Good practices that can enhance professional growth include management by objectives and

individual development plans. These approaches link individual performance to facility goals

and can provide benefits to both the organization and the individual shift supervisor.

Professional growth opportunities may be identified from sources such as facility human

resource groups or surveys of shift supervisors. Professional development activities may

include the following:

C Working for short periods in a variety of functional areas in the facility nuclear organization

to broaden their perspective and understanding of overall plant functions